Norco, CA Demographics

A map of Norco's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	11,520	13,176	46.0%	50.1%
Hispanic	10,598	9,494	42.3%	36.1%
Multiracial	1,139	909	4.5%	3.5%
Asian	902	874	3.6%	3.3%
Black	724	1,563	2.9%	5.9%
Native American/Other	171	300	0.7%	1.1%

Norco, California has an estimated population of 25,054, a decrease from the 26,316 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.0% White, 42.3% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 3.6% Asian, 2.9% Black, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Norco, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Norco has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Norco, that probability was 61.3% in 2020 and 60.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Norco is ranked the 307th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Norco was ranked the 291st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Norco's White Population

11,520 residents of Norco, or 46.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Norco is considerably higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Norco ranks 937th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norco's White population has declined by an estimated 12.6%. White residents' share of Norco's population has decreased from 50.1% to 46.0%.

Norco is more White than neighboring Eastvale (16.8% White), Home Gardens (12% White), Corona (30.4% White), Coronita (39.8% White), and El Cerrito (30.5% White).

Norco's Black Population

724 residents of Norco, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Norco is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Norco ranks 174th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norco's Black population has declined by an estimated 53.7%. Black residents' share of Norco's population has decreased from 5.9% to 2.9%.

Norco is more Black than neighboring Coronita (0% Black), and El Cerrito (2.6% Black). Norco is less Black than neighboring Eastvale (7.4% Black), Home Gardens (4.7% Black), and Corona (4.9% Black).

Norco's Asian Population

902 residents of Norco, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Norco is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Norco ranks 625th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norco's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. Asian residents' share of Norco's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Norco is less Asian than neighboring Eastvale (30.8% Asian), Home Gardens (12.9% Asian), Corona (11.6% Asian), Coronita (6.1% Asian), and El Cerrito (7.7% Asian).

Norco's Hispanic Population

10,598 residents of Norco, or 42.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Norco is slightly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Norco ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norco's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Norco's population has increased from 36.1% to 42.3%.

Norco is more Hispanic than neighboring Eastvale (41.5% Hispanic). Norco is less Hispanic than neighboring Home Gardens (69.4% Hispanic), Corona (48.1% Hispanic), Coronita (52.7% Hispanic), and El Cerrito (51.9% Hispanic).

Norco's Native American/Other Population

171 residents of Norco, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Norco is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Norco ranks 883rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norco's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 43.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Norco's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Norco is more Native American/Other than neighboring Home Gardens (0.1% Native American/Other), Coronita (0.3% Native American/Other), and El Cerrito (0% Native American/Other). Norco is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eastvale (1.7% Native American/Other), and Corona (1% Native American/Other).

Norco's Multiracial Population

1,139 residents of Norco, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Norco is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Norco ranks 1104th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norco's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Norco's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.5%.

Norco is more Multiracial than neighboring Eastvale (1.9% Multiracial), Home Gardens (1% Multiracial), Corona (4.1% Multiracial), and Coronita (1.1% Multiracial). Norco is less Multiracial than neighboring El Cerrito (7.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.